SC issue interim order to dismiss 20 ministers

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Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order not to implement the last cabinet expansion made by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Nine people, including senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi, had filed a writ petition against the caretaker government on June 4, saying that the caretaker government would not have the right to expand the… Continue reading SC issue interim order to dismiss 20 ministers

Prohibitory order relax from today

Kathmandu: Prohibition order has been relaxed in Kathmandu Valley and other districts from today. Private vehicles have started operating in Kathmandu from today. Gold shops, utensils, kitchenware, electrical, automobile showrooms, sparepart shops, mobile and computer shops will be opened in Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday, Sundays and Thursdays from 11 am to 4 pm. Similarly, shopping… Continue reading Prohibitory order relax from today

30 million handed over to three municipalities affected by Melamchi floods

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has handed over financial assistance of Rs 30 million to the municipalities affected by Melamchi flood. A team including KMC Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya and Chief Administrative Officer Rajeshwar Gyawali reached Melamchi today and handed over the assistance to the municipality. On behalf of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Mayor… Continue reading 30 million handed over to three municipalities affected by Melamchi floods

Prohibitory order extends in Kathmandu valley with flexible rules

Kathmandu: The prohibitory order in the Kathmandu Valley has been extended for seven days. A meeting of the chief district officers of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts of the Kathmandu Valley on Sunday decided to extend the prohibitory order by relaxing some rules. As per the decision, private vehicles will be allowed to operate while… Continue reading Prohibitory order extends in Kathmandu valley with flexible rules

Floods and landslides kill 17 in one week

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Kathmandu: In the last one week, 17 people have died due to floods, landslides and inundation caused by incessant rains. Three died in Sindhupalchowk, three in Doti, one each in Saptari, Kavre, Gorkha, Jumla, Arghakhanchi, Palpa, Kaski, Kalikot, Bajura, Bajhang and Pyuthan. At least 17 people have been injured in floods, landslides and inundation from… Continue reading Floods and landslides kill 17 in one week

PCR report of 22 pvt hospitals valid for foreign trip

Kathmandu: The government has approved PCR reports of 22 private hospitals for foreign trips. The Ministry of Health and Population has approved the test reports of all government PCR laboratories and laboratories of 22 private hospitals. According to the ministry, PCR reports of Grandy, Kantipur, Star, Hams, Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medicity, B&B, Alka, Kantipur… Continue reading PCR report of 22 pvt hospitals valid for foreign trip

National Innovation Center hands over 50 ventilators to govt

Kathmandu: The National Innovation Center has handed over 50 ventilators to the government. The ventilator provided by Gradion Health Systems USA was brought to Nepal in collaboration with the National Innovation Center and the US-Nepal Medical Foundation and handed over to the government on Monday. President of the US-Nepal Medical Foundation Dr. Bhupendra Basnet and… Continue reading National Innovation Center hands over 50 ventilators to govt

Germany announces Rs 4.8 bn grant to Nepal

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Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany have signed the new development cooperation agreement today in a ceremony, held virtually. The German side has pledged grants of EUR 34.4 million more than Rs 4.8 billion for the continuation of German support until the year 2023 for Technical Cooperation… Continue reading Germany announces Rs 4.8 bn grant to Nepal

Prohibitory order extends for one more week in Kathmandu valley

Kathmandu: The prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley has been extended for another week. A joint meeting of the Chief District Officers of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur decided to extend the restrictions with the conclusion that the risk of corona virus is still high even the cases are declining recently.However, the restrictions has been relaxed somehow… Continue reading Prohibitory order extends for one more week in Kathmandu valley